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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.92, 3,822.08 and 905.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.92, 3,822.08 and 905.22 is: 1,357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.92 : 3,822.08 = 905.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.92/3,822.08 = 905.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.92x = 3,822.08 × 905.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.92x = 3,459,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,823.26/2,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.37

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